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Columns In Context: Venerable Monuments And Landscapes Of Memory In Early India.

Creator

Cecil, Elizabeth A., Bisschop, Peter C.

Date Issued

Wed May 01 00:00:00 ED

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FSU_libsubv1_wos_000466132000001

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Consumption Of Benthic Cyanobacterial Mats On A Caribbean Coral Reef.

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Cissell, Ethan C., Manning, Joshua C., McCoy, Sophie J.

Abstract/Description

Herbivory is an important process in the general structuring of coral reef benthic communities. However, evidence of its ability to control coral reef benthic cyanobacterial mats, which have recently proliferated on reefs worldwide, remains ambivalent. Here, we report that the French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru), Striped Parrotfish (Scarus iseri), Rock Beauty (Holacanthus tricolor), Ocean Surgeonfish (Acanthurus bahianus), Blue Parrotfish (Scarus coeruleus), and Atlantic Blue Tang (Acanthurus... Show moreHerbivory is an important process in the general structuring of coral reef benthic communities. However, evidence of its ability to control coral reef benthic cyanobacterial mats, which have recently proliferated on reefs worldwide, remains ambivalent. Here, we report that the French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru), Striped Parrotfish (Scarus iseri), Rock Beauty (Holacanthus tricolor), Ocean Surgeonfish (Acanthurus bahianus), Blue Parrotfish (Scarus coeruleus), and Atlantic Blue Tang (Acanthurus coeruleus) consume benthic cyanobacterial mats on coral reefs in Bonaire, Netherlands. We documented the foraging patterns of P. paru and S. iseri, and found that benthic cyanobacterial mats comprised 36.7%+/- 5.8% and 15.0% +/- 1.53% (mean +/- standard error) of the total bites taken by P. paru and S. iseri respectively. This magnitude of consumption suggests that grazing by reef fishes may represent a potentially important, but previously undocumented, top-down control on benthic cyanobacterial mats on Caribbean reefs. Show less

Acetylation, a prevalent modification of cell-wall polymers, is a tightly controlled regulatory process that orchestrates plant growth and environmental adaptation. However, due to limited characterization of the enzymes involved, it is unclear how plants establish and dynamically regulate the acetylation pattern in response to growth requirements. In this study, we identified a rice (Otyza sativa) GDSL esterase that deacetylates the side chain of the major rice hemicellulose, arabinoxylan.... Show moreAcetylation, a prevalent modification of cell-wall polymers, is a tightly controlled regulatory process that orchestrates plant growth and environmental adaptation. However, due to limited characterization of the enzymes involved, it is unclear how plants establish and dynamically regulate the acetylation pattern in response to growth requirements. In this study, we identified a rice (Otyza sativa) GDSL esterase that deacetylates the side chain of the major rice hemicellulose, arabinoxylan. Acetyl esterases involved in arabinoxylan modification were screened using enzymatic assays combined with mass spectrometry analysis. One candidate, DEACETYLASE ON ARABINOSYL SIDECHAIN OF XYLAN1 (DARX1), is specific for arabinosyl residues. Disruption of DARX1 via Tos17 insertion and CRISPR/Cas9 approaches resulted in the accumulation of acetates on the xylan arabinosyl side chains. Recombinant DARX1 abolished the excess acetyl groups on arabinoxylan-derived oligosaccharides of the darx1 mutants in vitro. Moreover, DARX1 is localized to the Golgi apparatus. Two-dimensional C-13-C-13 correlation spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy further revealed that the abnormal acetylation pattern observed in darx1 interrupts arabinoxylan conformation and cellulose microfibril orientation, resulting in compromised secondary wall patterning and reduced mechanical strength. This study provides insight into the mechanism controlling the acetylation pattern on arabinoxylan side chains and suggests a strategy to breed robust elite crops. Show less

Date Issued

Wed May 01 00:00:00 ED

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FSU_libsubv1_wos_000467755300014, 10.1105/tpc.18.00894

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Testing Restorative Narratives In A College Student Resilience Project.

A new online program, The Student Resilience Project (https://strong.fsu.edu), explores how institutions can effectively communicate health and resilience information to students. We investigated one key element of a pilot version of this program, specifically its use of video-based "restorative narratives," which depict college students overcoming adversity using institutional resources. We proposed a theoretical model, which is supported by data from a survey completed by undergraduate... Show moreA new online program, The Student Resilience Project (https://strong.fsu.edu), explores how institutions can effectively communicate health and resilience information to students. We investigated one key element of a pilot version of this program, specifically its use of video-based "restorative narratives," which depict college students overcoming adversity using institutional resources. We proposed a theoretical model, which is supported by data from a survey completed by undergraduate students (n = 229) who viewed the videos. Results suggest that perceptions of restorative narratives can directly predict students' behavioral intentions, including their intention to seek resources and to share content with other students. Perceptions of restorative narratives also influenced behavioral intentions indirectly via their influence on meaningful affect and outcome expectations, including the belief that advice and resources would help them and others. Based on the model, we offer evidence-based suggestions for web-based prevention programs. Show less

Date Issued

hu Aug 01 00:00:00 ED

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_wos_000476538400003, 10.1007/s10755-019-9464-4

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Citation

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Helping Students Cope With Adversity: The Influence Of A Web-based Intervention On Students' Self-efficacy And Intentions To Use Wellness-related Resources.

Objective: To investigate the effects of an online wellness intervention on college students' self-efficacy, intentions to seek help, general resilience and whether adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) act as a moderating variable. Participants: Three-hundred and eighty-two undergraduate students. Method: Students were assigned to two conditions: treatment or control. The treatment group participated in an online intervention designed to enhance student wellness, the control group did not.... Show moreObjective: To investigate the effects of an online wellness intervention on college students' self-efficacy, intentions to seek help, general resilience and whether adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) act as a moderating variable. Participants: Three-hundred and eighty-two undergraduate students. Method: Students were assigned to two conditions: treatment or control. The treatment group participated in an online intervention designed to enhance student wellness, the control group did not. Both groups completed an online questionnaire. Results: Students exposed to the intervention reported greater self-efficacy, a higher likelihood to engage in self-help activities and greater intention to use campus resources. Additionally, among students with more ACEs, those who were exposed to the site were more likely to recommend resources. Conclusion: The online intervention presented here may be an effective tool to reduce barriers for students seeking help for mental health and may increase student wellness. Show less

State Medical Boards (SMBs) have for decades acted as a state mechanism charged with the proper regulation of the medical profession with the ability to license and sanction physicians. The goal of this paper was to see if SMB disciplinary action led to better healthcare quality years later. In this study, I collected data to produce a cross sectional analysis for the years 2006 and 2010. I wanted to see how disciplinary action affected future healthcare outcomes by examining the relationship... Show moreState Medical Boards (SMBs) have for decades acted as a state mechanism charged with the proper regulation of the medical profession with the ability to license and sanction physicians. The goal of this paper was to see if SMB disciplinary action led to better healthcare quality years later. In this study, I collected data to produce a cross sectional analysis for the years 2006 and 2010. I wanted to see how disciplinary action affected future healthcare outcomes by examining the relationship between primary and associative state medical board disciplinary action and future medical malpractice. I found that occasionally there was a positive and statistically significant association between disciplinary action and malpractice. The theory I proposed to explain this behavior suggests that this association might be due to disciplinary action having a greater impact in malpractice victim reporting/ litigation than in its impacts on improving healthcare quality standards among the industry that would thereby lead to malpractice. I concluded that medical malpractice reports and their payments may be a flawed measure of healthcare quality and that this association may have been influenced more by the variation of malpractice victim reporting in cases of malpractice than by its impacts on physician standards of care. Show less

Date Issued

2020/01/10

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1578668560_b2ca74ee

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Thesis

Title

Sex and Length as Predictors of Vertical Movements in Smalltooh Sawfish(Pristis pectinata).

Creator

Mogavero, Taylor

Abstract/Description

Smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) are listed as ‘critically endangered’ species by the IUCN and listed as Endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). Smalltooth sawfish are extremely vulnerable to being caught as bycatch due to their long, toothed rostrum that can easily become entangled in fishing nets, especially in shrimp trawling fisheries. Several studies have been conducted on smalltooth sawfish since being listed under the ESA in 2003, but their vertical movements and... Show moreSmalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) are listed as ‘critically endangered’ species by the IUCN and listed as Endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). Smalltooth sawfish are extremely vulnerable to being caught as bycatch due to their long, toothed rostrum that can easily become entangled in fishing nets, especially in shrimp trawling fisheries. Several studies have been conducted on smalltooth sawfish since being listed under the ESA in 2003, but their vertical movements and use of depth have still not been thoroughly studied. Until recently sawfish were thought to stay at a depth of 10 m or less, but studies have now shown that they occupy much deeper. Due to this, data on their depth use is limited and is the reason why depth was chosen to be the focus of this study. The purpose of this study was to assess whether sex or length has an influence over the percentage of time a sawfish spends at a particular depth. Satellite telemetry was used to track the movements of the tagged sawfish. The data collected from the pop-off satellite tags showed smalltooth sawfish spend most of their time in shallow water, but do frequently occupy deeper depths. Sex was found to be a significant factor, while length was not. Females were found to spend more time at deeper depths than males. Females frequently occurred at deeper depths while males mostly remained in shallow waters. Understanding how sawfish use depth is important in order to predict population processes and dynamics. Knowing the factors that affect a sawfish’s depth use would be beneficial to efforts to manage and conserve this species. With the decline of smalltooth sawfish and being vulnerable to population loss, more research needs to be conducted in order to create more effective management and recovery plans. Show less

Date Issued

2020-01-10

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1578679175_b67b7325

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Analysis of the 1st–3rd December 2018 South Georgia and North Florida Flooding Event.

Creator

Anand, Michael Andrew

Abstract/Description

The purpose of this project is to determine what caused the 3-day heavy rainfall event in the North Florida and South Georgia region from December 1st through December 3rd, 2018 as well as why it was climatologically abnormal for the month of December. This will be done by 1. Determining the surface features and fronts responsible for providing the lift and moisture to help produce the heavy rainfall, 2. Analyzing upper-air data as a second way to identify the systems and to see what the... Show moreThe purpose of this project is to determine what caused the 3-day heavy rainfall event in the North Florida and South Georgia region from December 1st through December 3rd, 2018 as well as why it was climatologically abnormal for the month of December. This will be done by 1. Determining the surface features and fronts responsible for providing the lift and moisture to help produce the heavy rainfall, 2. Analyzing upper-air data as a second way to identify the systems and to see what the atmospheric column was like in terms of moisture content and instability to produce the heavy rainfall in the region, and 3. Examining in-depth the radar loops from the four radar sites in the area to show how the event unfolded. This will also serve as a visual explanation for why certain areas received significantly more rainfall than others.In the end, by showing the overall synoptic setup and radar imagery that caused the heavy rainfall event over our region, the results will serve as an example for future winter flash flood events if they were to occur again. Show less

Date Issued

2020-04-01

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1585775676_7e9026f0

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Examining the Quality of Individualized Education Plan Goals for Children with Traumatic Brain Injury.

Creator

Goodwin, Katherine

Date Issued

2020-04-03

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1585935511_8e6ed7d6

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Title

Mind the Gap Year: Providing gap year students with the tools they need to navigate their transition into higher education.

Recently accrued attention has been given to machine learning approaches for flooding prediction. However, most of these studies focused mainly on time-series flooding prediction at specified sensors, rarely on spatio-temporal prediction of inundations. In this work, an integrated long short-term memory (LSTM) and reduced order model (ROM) framework has been developed. This integrated LSTM-ROM has the capability of representing the spatio-temporal distribution of floods since it takes... Show moreRecently accrued attention has been given to machine learning approaches for flooding prediction. However, most of these studies focused mainly on time-series flooding prediction at specified sensors, rarely on spatio-temporal prediction of inundations. In this work, an integrated long short-term memory (LSTM) and reduced order model (ROM) framework has been developed. This integrated LSTM-ROM has the capability of representing the spatio-temporal distribution of floods since it takes advantage of both ROM and LSTM. To reduce the dimensional size of large spatial datasets in LSTM, the proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) and singular value decomposition (SVD) approaches are introduced. The LSTM training and prediction processes are carried out over the reduced space. This leads to an improvement of computational efficiency while maintaining the accuracy. The performance of the LSTM-ROM developed here has been evaluated using Okushiri tsunami as test cases. The results obtained from the LSTM-ROM have been compared with those from the full model (Fluidity). In predictive analytics, it is shown that the results from both the full model and LSTM-ROM are in a good agreement whilst the CPU cost using the LSTM-ROM is decreased by three orders of magnitude compared to full model simulations. Additionally, prescriptive analytics has been undertaken to estimate the uncertainty in flood induced conditions. Given the time series of the free surface height at a specified detector, the corresponding induced wave conditions along the coastline have then been provided using the LSTM network. Promising results indicate that the use of LSTM-ROM can provide the flood prediction in seconds, enabling us to provide real-time predictions and inform the public in a timely manner, reducing injuries and fatalities. Show less

Date Issued

hu Aug 01 00:00:00 ED

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_wos_000488143000069, 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2019.05.087

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Citation

Title

Not a Tale of Alcinous: A Reading of the Myth of Er.

Creator

Dvorak, Jacob

Date Issued

2020-04-06

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1586206949_e2769f9b

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Thesis

Title

Splintering Off: Catalonia’s Search for Sovereignty.

Creator

Mato, Sabrina

Date Issued

2020-04-03

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1586280529_db55590d

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Fife and Drum in the Transformation of the Soundscape of the Continental Army at Valley Forge.

Creator

Conley, Moira Ellen

Date Issued

2020-04-07

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1586289809_c6c458fa

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Thesis

Title

The Function of Motor Protein Cin8 in Chromosome Bipolar Attachment.

Creator

Huetteman, Abigail

Abstract/Description

Sister chromatids attach to microtubules originating from opposite spindle poles to establish bipolar attachment, which generates tension on chromosomes and is essential for accurate chromosome segregation. Incorrect chromosome attachment or lack of tension results in activation of the Spindle Assembly Checkpoint (SAC) that prevents anaphase onset until correct chromosome attachment is achieved. Cin8, a microtubule motor protein, is recruited to the spindle midzone and kinetochores during... Show moreSister chromatids attach to microtubules originating from opposite spindle poles to establish bipolar attachment, which generates tension on chromosomes and is essential for accurate chromosome segregation. Incorrect chromosome attachment or lack of tension results in activation of the Spindle Assembly Checkpoint (SAC) that prevents anaphase onset until correct chromosome attachment is achieved. Cin8, a microtubule motor protein, is recruited to the spindle midzone and kinetochores during metaphase and may play an important role in tension generation and SAC silencing. Another kinesin-5 motor protein Kip1 plays a redundant function with Cin8. To study the function of Cin8 in chromosome attachment, we constructed an auxin-inducible degron (AID) mutant CIN8-AID. With this conditional mutant, we first found that CIN8-AID kip1∆ grew poorly in the presence of auxin, which induces Cin8-AID degradation, confirming the synthetic lethality. We further found that the absence of either SAC or tension checkpoint abolishes the cell cycle delay in cin8 mutant. These results suggest the function of Cin8 in chromosome bipolar attachment and tension generation. Show less

Date Issued

2020-04-06

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1586639453_7d175748

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Do You Even "Like" Me?: How the Popularity of Pro/Anti-Immigration Tweets Impacts Attitudes Towards Immigration.

Creator

Emanuel, Niccolla Roxan

Abstract/Description

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, made 110,568 arrests in less than two years, which is a 42% increase since that same fiscal period in 2016 (Bialik, 2018, para. 1). President Trump has been vocal with his views towards controlling borders, and this rapid growth in arrests indicates how quickly his words became actions. With governmental action towards border control trending, this study seeks to analyze how the actions being portrayed, such as by ICE, are impacting... Show moreThe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, made 110,568 arrests in less than two years, which is a 42% increase since that same fiscal period in 2016 (Bialik, 2018, para. 1). President Trump has been vocal with his views towards controlling borders, and this rapid growth in arrests indicates how quickly his words became actions. With governmental action towards border control trending, this study seeks to analyze how the actions being portrayed, such as by ICE, are impacting attitudes towards immigration and Hispanics. This experiment examines whether attitudes towards immigration are impacted by tweet popularity and pro- or anti-immigration stances. Participants were exposed to one of four stimuli, either 5 popular anti-immigration or pro-immigration tweets or 5 unpopular anti-immigration or pro-immigration tweets. Participants then answered survey questions that analyzed their attitudes towards immigration, their willingness to interact, and their contact with Hispanics. Findings showed that the stimuli had little to no significant impact on participants’ answers. Most participants appeared to have positive views towards Hispanics. Participants within the anti-immigration stimuli appeared to be more willing to interact with Hispanics than those in the pro-immigration stimuli, however, this significance went away when the number of Hispanic friends a participant has was analyzed. Show less

Date Issued

2020-04-13

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1586794948_a532f860

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Thesis

Title

Joining the Birds Feature Screenplay.

Creator

Carusone, Carrie

Date Issued

2020-04-13

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1586833824_d3095020

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Thesis

Title

The Effects of Democracy on Human Development.

Creator

Prado, Simon Vincent

Date Issued

2020-04-13

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1586964156_e99dd6dc

Format

Thesis

Title

Exploring Sensory Aspects and Environments in Film.

Creator

Demandt, Shae

Date Issued

2020-05-01

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1588364162_2115de7d

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Thesis

Title

The Breadth of Vincent Van Gogh: An Analysis of Artistic Motivation.

Creator

Fischer, Stephanie Nicole

Date Issued

2020-05-01

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1588368101_d42f7695

Format

Thesis

Title

Title Sequences: The Disappearing Appetizers of Cinema.

Creator

Perkins, Clio

Abstract/Description

This essay briefly outlines the history of title sequences and identifies the major designers that have influenced their creation over the decades. It will also detail how genre and subgenre affect the final result and how directors play an important role in the creation of title sequences. Modern films sell the audiences short by shifting the attention away from opening credits and focusing more on a flashy end sequence. It is the opinion of this essay that the inclusion of title sequences... Show moreThis essay briefly outlines the history of title sequences and identifies the major designers that have influenced their creation over the decades. It will also detail how genre and subgenre affect the final result and how directors play an important role in the creation of title sequences. Modern films sell the audiences short by shifting the attention away from opening credits and focusing more on a flashy end sequence. It is the opinion of this essay that the inclusion of title sequences enhances the overall quality of the film and should be utilized as a creative “appetizer” and primer to the film’s plot.At the end, there are links to original title sequences the author made taking her findings to make her own sequences with the knowledge acquired from the research paper as well as links to all the sequences that were referenced in the essay. Show less

Date Issued

2020-05-07

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1588887782_f6f4faa6

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Thesis

Title

Legends of the Isle: Honors Thesis Project Statement.

Creator

Houghton, Bailey N

Date Issued

2020-05-12

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1589305400_eed92485

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Thesis

Title

International Public Health Perspectives: Human Trafficking in Florida.

Creator

Singleton, Leah Renee

Abstract/Description

Across the globe, human trafficking wreaks havoc on public health in epidemic proportions. As a public health problem, human trafficking demands a public health response that prioritizes mitigating risk factors for potential trafficking and emphasizes trauma-informed care of trafficking victims. This study explores human trafficking in Florida through analysis of other public issues such as smoking, drunk driving, HIV/AIDs, and Ebola. Additionally, this paper analyzes health workers’ approach... Show moreAcross the globe, human trafficking wreaks havoc on public health in epidemic proportions. As a public health problem, human trafficking demands a public health response that prioritizes mitigating risk factors for potential trafficking and emphasizes trauma-informed care of trafficking victims. This study explores human trafficking in Florida through analysis of other public issues such as smoking, drunk driving, HIV/AIDs, and Ebola. Additionally, this paper analyzes health workers’ approach to human trafficking in Minnesota, the first state in the United States to lead trafficking prevention and response through their Department of Health. Overall, this paper seeks to make recommendations to direct future research and policy pertaining to human trafficking in Florida. Show less

Date Issued

2020-04-02

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1586979961_88b65a2b

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Thesis

Title

Hearing Amplification Use Among Young Adults.

Creator

Spears, Dylan A

Date Issued

4/14/2020

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1586988887_98f5e2db

Format

Thesis

Title

Experimentation and Documentation of Modern Methods of Stop Motion Fabrication.

We simulate tropical cyclone (TC) formation using the idealized framework of rotating radiative-convective equilibrium. Rather than initializing the model with a weak vortex, we allow convection to spontaneously organize into a TC. The cloud-resolving simulations are performed with fully interactive radiation and surface fluxes. In order to determine how a changing climate impacts the intrinsic properties of a TC, simulations are run under different fixed sea-surface temperatures (SST). The... Show moreWe simulate tropical cyclone (TC) formation using the idealized framework of rotating radiative-convective equilibrium. Rather than initializing the model with a weak vortex, we allow convection to spontaneously organize into a TC. The cloud-resolving simulations are performed with fully interactive radiation and surface fluxes. In order to determine how a changing climate impacts the intrinsic properties of a TC, simulations are run under different fixed sea-surface temperatures (SST). The objective is to determine how different properties of spontaneous cyclogenesis depend on SST. Using the model data, properties of the simulated TCs such as maximum intensity, rate of intensification, and time to genesis are computed and compared between the different temperatures. Results show that at higher SSTs, the intensification rate and maximum intensity of the TC is greater than lower temperatures, as expected from potential intensity theory and observational studies. At higher temperatures, the time to TC genesis is longer than at colder SSTs. We additionally compute a budget for the spatial variance of column-integrated frozen moist static energy. This allows for the feedback processes leading to cyclogenesis to be examined and compared across the SSTs. Results show that the normalized surface flux feedback decreases with increasing SST and that there is no correlation between the normalized longwave feedback and SST. Show less

Date Issued

2020-04-06

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1587052999_a368083c

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Thesis

Title

Investigating the Impact of Sleep Fragmentation on Alcohol Induced Behavior.

Creator

Camarillo, Courtney

Date Issued

2020-04-16

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1587056626_0b9aaa56

Format

Thesis

Title

Oh — To Be A Worm!.

Creator

Holt, Nicholas

Abstract/Description

This manuscript contains eighteen poems. These poems were written between the Spring of 2019 and the Spring of 2020, with guidance from Barbara Hamby, my thesis director, and David Kirby, my poetry workshop professor. Common themes include humor, surrealism, a relationship between two people, and death.

This thesis compares the significance between two financial instruments that were prevalent in the late 1970’s and 1980’s: Lewis Ranieri’s Mortgage-Backed Security and Michael Milken’s Junk Bond. Both financial instruments are similar by nature. They have both offered new alternative ways to raise large amounts of capital and have changed the role that finance plays in the everyday lives of Americans. These instruments, however, source this financing in different ways. One instrument provides... Show moreThis thesis compares the significance between two financial instruments that were prevalent in the late 1970’s and 1980’s: Lewis Ranieri’s Mortgage-Backed Security and Michael Milken’s Junk Bond. Both financial instruments are similar by nature. They have both offered new alternative ways to raise large amounts of capital and have changed the role that finance plays in the everyday lives of Americans. These instruments, however, source this financing in different ways. One instrument provides leverage for and from corporations around the country, while the other provides leverage for and from every household. This paper provides background into the environment leading up to and during this time period, outlines a chronological summary following the development and advancements made, and offers a conclusion that compares the two financial instruments with one another. In order to measure the significance of each financial instrument, this paper will be addressing four main criteria: the amount of capital each instrument provided and the size of its market, the application of the leverage provided and its impact, the role each instrument played on developing other financial innovations, and the reach each instrument had on the economy. The research presented in this thesis is of an exploratory nature and the purpose is motivated by finding perspective in the period’s financial environment, regulations, and financial innovations. There is a lot to learn from the past, and having a better understanding of these financial instruments and their history in a cohesive analysis is important in determining how this time period has shaped the industry today. Show less

Date Issued

2020-04-15

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1587062549_f1fde1b5

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Thesis

Title

Is Episodic Memory Performance More Vulnerable To Depressive Affect In Older Adulthood?.

This study examined how age, depressive symptoms, demographic variables, frailty, and health factors jointly influence episodic memory across the lifespan in two large, diverse samples. Hierarchical regression analyses from both samples showed that depressive symptoms negatively impacted episodic memory performance with the effect being more pronounced for older adults. Health and frailty tended not to be associated with episodic memory. However, the main effect of depressive symptoms tended... Show moreThis study examined how age, depressive symptoms, demographic variables, frailty, and health factors jointly influence episodic memory across the lifespan in two large, diverse samples. Hierarchical regression analyses from both samples showed that depressive symptoms negatively impacted episodic memory performance with the effect being more pronounced for older adults. Health and frailty tended not to be associated with episodic memory. However, the main effect of depressive symptoms tended to remain significant over and above other predictors, while the interaction with age was weakened with the addition of demographic variables. The unique contribution of this study is demonstrating that the relationship between depressive symptoms and episodic memory is moderated by age across relatively large non-clinical lifespan samples of adults. The findings indicate the importance of measuring and studying depressive symptoms during the course of aging in order to better understand the complex relationship between age, affect, physical functioning, and memory. Show less

Date Issued

2019-03-04

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_wos_000456821200006, 10.1080/13825585.2018.1424314

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Citation

Title

Employment Among Unaccompanied Women Experiencing Homelessness.

Creator

Groton, Danielle B., Radey, Melissa

Abstract/Description

Women represent one of the fastest growing segments of the homeless population and employment is often central exiting homelessness. However, little research considers employment experiences among unaccompanied women, a particularly vulnerable sub-population. This study explored how unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness (n = 20) perceived and negotiated employment in a mid-sized community. Thematic analysis revealed four themes: limited work experience, limited aspirations, the... Show moreWomen represent one of the fastest growing segments of the homeless population and employment is often central exiting homelessness. However, little research considers employment experiences among unaccompanied women, a particularly vulnerable sub-population. This study explored how unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness (n = 20) perceived and negotiated employment in a mid-sized community. Thematic analysis revealed four themes: limited work experience, limited aspirations, the holding pattern, and individual barriers. Findings endorse the need for Housing-First interventions to prioritize stable housing and employment-friendly shelters. Show less

This article analyses the movie, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, produced to attract global audiences and increase global investments in Hollywood, by examining its production, financing, marketing and distribution practices. The aim of this article is to point to a shift in the way in which global Hollywood operates, exploits and maintains its economic and cultural dominance. It explores Return of Xander Cage as a case study of how particular Hollywood films are now being produced for the... Show moreThis article analyses the movie, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, produced to attract global audiences and increase global investments in Hollywood, by examining its production, financing, marketing and distribution practices. The aim of this article is to point to a shift in the way in which global Hollywood operates, exploits and maintains its economic and cultural dominance. It explores Return of Xander Cage as a case study of how particular Hollywood films are now being produced for the influential Chinese and Indian markets by using the resources of the target nations to counter competition from these same markets. Show less

Effects Of Interface Area Density And Solid Solution On The Microhardness Of Cu-nb Microcomposite Wires.

Creator

Deng, Liping, Liu, Zhifeng, Wang, Bingshu, Han, Ke, Xiang, Hongliang

Abstract/Description

Cu-Nb microcomposite wires drawn to different strain values were studied by means of scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The Cu and Nb near the interfaces show a typical Kurdjumov-Sachs relationship with a deviation angle of 12 degrees. This deviation accommodates internal stresses and slip discontinuity between Cu and Nb. The dislocations are mainly stored around the interface near the Cu matrix. Lattice distortion occurred near the interfaces, where Nb is... Show moreCu-Nb microcomposite wires drawn to different strain values were studied by means of scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The Cu and Nb near the interfaces show a typical Kurdjumov-Sachs relationship with a deviation angle of 12 degrees. This deviation accommodates internal stresses and slip discontinuity between Cu and Nb. The dislocations are mainly stored around the interface near the Cu matrix. Lattice distortion occurred near the interfaces, where Nb is believed to mix into Cu matrix. Microhardness is affected by interface area density as well as by strain-induced lattice distortion, which can produce a supersaturated solid solution. Show less

Date Issued

Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 ED

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_wos_000462420900008, 10.1016/j.matchar.2019.02.002

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Title

The Impact Of Domain-specific Experience On Chess Skill: Reanalysis Of A Key Study.

How important are training and other forms of domain-relevant experience in predicting individual differences in expertise? To answer this question, we used structural equation modeling to reanalyze data from a study of chess by Charness, Tuffiash, Krampe, Reingold, and Vasyukova (2005). Latent variables reflecting serious chess activity and formal instruction, along with a manifest variable indexing serious starting age, accounted for 63% of the variance in peak rating. Serious starting age... Show moreHow important are training and other forms of domain-relevant experience in predicting individual differences in expertise? To answer this question, we used structural equation modeling to reanalyze data from a study of chess by Charness, Tuffiash, Krampe, Reingold, and Vasyukova (2005). Latent variables reflecting serious chess activity and formal instruction, along with a manifest variable indexing serious starting age, accounted for 63% of the variance in peak rating. Serious starting age had a significant negative effect on peak rating (beta = -.15), even after we controlled for domain-specific experience, indicating an advantage for starting earlier. We also tested the prediction that formal instruction increases the effectiveness of serious study (Ericsson & Charness, 1994) using moderated regression. This claim was not supported. Overall, the results affirm that serious study and other forms of domain-specific experience are important pieces of the expertise puzzle, but other factors must matter too. Supplemental materials are available at https://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/ajp/media/chess_skill Show less

Generalized linear models are routinely used in many environment statistics problems such as earthquake magnitudes prediction. Hu et al. proposed Pareto regression with spatial random effects for earthquake magnitudes. In this paper, we propose Bayesian spatial variable selection for Pareto regression based on Bradley et al. and Hu et al. to tackle variable selection issue in generalized linear regression models with spatial random effects. A Bayesian hierarchical latent multivariate log... Show moreGeneralized linear models are routinely used in many environment statistics problems such as earthquake magnitudes prediction. Hu et al. proposed Pareto regression with spatial random effects for earthquake magnitudes. In this paper, we propose Bayesian spatial variable selection for Pareto regression based on Bradley et al. and Hu et al. to tackle variable selection issue in generalized linear regression models with spatial random effects. A Bayesian hierarchical latent multivariate log gamma model framework is applied to account for spatial random effects to capture spatial dependence. We use two Bayesian model assessment criteria for variable selection including Conditional Predictive Ordinate (CPO) and Deviance Information Criterion (DIC). Furthermore, we show that these two Bayesian criteria have analytic connections with conditional AIC under the linear mixed model setting. We examine empirical performance of the proposed method via a simulation study and further demonstrate the applicability of the proposed method in an analysis of the earthquake data obtained from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Show less

Date Issued

Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 ED

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_wos_000467305900024, 10.3390/geosciences9040169

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Title

Fractional Coalescent.

Creator

Mashayekhi, Somayeh, Beerli, Peter

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An approach to the coalescent, the fractional coalescent (f-coalescent), is introduced. The derivation is based on the discretetime Cannings population model in which the variance of the number of offspring depends on the parameter alpha. This additional parameter alpha affects the variability of the patterns of the waiting times; values of alpha
Show moreAn approach to the coalescent, the fractional coalescent (f-coalescent), is introduced. The derivation is based on the discretetime Cannings population model in which the variance of the number of offspring depends on the parameter alpha. This additional parameter alpha affects the variability of the patterns of the waiting times; values of alpha < 1 lead to an increase of short time intervals, but occasionally allow for very long time intervals. When alpha = 1, the f-coalescent and the Kingman's n-coalescent are equivalent. The distribution of the time to the most recent common ancestor and the probability that n genes descend from m ancestral genes in a time interval of length T for the f-coalescent are derived. The f-coalescent has been implemented in the population genetic model inference software MIGRATE. Simulation studies suggest that it is possible to accurately estimate alpha values from data that were generated with known alpha values and that the f-coalescent can detect potential environmental heterogeneity within a population. Bayes factor comparisons of simulated data with alpha < 1 and real data (H1N1 influenza and malaria parasites) showed an improved model fit of the f-coalescent over the n-coalescent. The development of the f-coalescent and its inclusion into the inference program MIGRATE facilitates testing for deviations from the n-coalescent. Show less

Date Issued

ue Mar 26 00:00:00 ED

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FSU_libsubv1_wos_000462382800066, 10.1073/pnas.1810239116

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Title

Teacher Beliefs About Mathematics Teaching And Learning: Identifying And Clarifying Three Constructs.

Creator

Schoen, Robert C., LaVenia, Mark

Abstract/Description

Scholars have long argued that individuals' beliefs influence their behaviors and the decisions they make throughout their lives. Focusing on beliefs as a cognitive construct, the purpose of this study was to identify several key beliefs about mathematics teaching and learning held by practicing elementary mathematics teachers. An iterative process of literature review, item development and adaptation, expert review of items, and cognitive interviews resulted in 55 items and 5 hypothesized... Show moreScholars have long argued that individuals' beliefs influence their behaviors and the decisions they make throughout their lives. Focusing on beliefs as a cognitive construct, the purpose of this study was to identify several key beliefs about mathematics teaching and learning held by practicing elementary mathematics teachers. An iterative process of literature review, item development and adaptation, expert review of items, and cognitive interviews resulted in 55 items and 5 hypothesized belief constructs. After using the items in a questionnaire completed by more than 200 practicing teachers in two waves of data collection, we modeled the response data using a multiphase process in pursuit of parsimony and a clear factor structure. The resulting 21-item questionnaire provides an alternative measure of Transmissionist beliefs about teaching and a first way to measure two new constructs in teacher beliefs research: Facts First and Fixed Instructional Plan. Show less

Date Issued

2019-03-06

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_wos_000468043600001, 10.1080/2331186X.2019.1599488

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Title

Thinking Back: Effects on Memory.

Creator

Crawford, Patricia Noel

Abstract/Description

A recent study by Aksentijevic, Brandt, Tsakanikos, and Thorpe found that viewing backward motion aids subsequent memory retrieval. In the original study, participants were asked to study a list of words, view a short video clip, and then memory was tested for the previous wordlist. The video depicted the receding view from the back of a moving train. The clip was played normally and in reverse to simulate backward and forward motion conditions respectively. The control condition lacked... Show moreA recent study by Aksentijevic, Brandt, Tsakanikos, and Thorpe found that viewing backward motion aids subsequent memory retrieval. In the original study, participants were asked to study a list of words, view a short video clip, and then memory was tested for the previous wordlist. The video depicted the receding view from the back of a moving train. The clip was played normally and in reverse to simulate backward and forward motion conditions respectively. The control condition lacked motion simulation. There was a significant memory advantage in the backward condition relative to the control and forward condition. This thesis attempted to replicate the findings of Aksentijevic et al. and then planned to test several mechanisms of the effect. The first attempt was nearly identical in conditions only differing in the train video utilized. The second attempt was as close to identical to the original study as possible. Both replication attempts failed to replicate enhancement of retrieval due to viewing backward motion. Therefore, I was unable to test my proposed mechanisms of the effect of viewing backward motion. Possible explanations for the failure to reproduce results are discussed. Show less

Date Issued

2020-04-16

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1587067853_2fbb1143

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Title

Multi-Touch Attribution: An Exploration and Visual Essay in Marketing Analytics.

Creator

Rabinovitch, Jenna

Date Issued

2020-04-17

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1587136858_a0e0258a

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Title

Analysis of Lightning Flash Densities over Orlando, Florida.

Creator

Clear, Victoria Renee

Date Issued

2020-04-17

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1587141557_00533f79

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Title

French Feminist Journalism: Eugénie Niboyet and Simone de Beauvoir in 19th- and 20th-Century French Print Media.

Creator

Villalobos, Maria

Abstract/Description

The emergence of early feminism through the printed word — journals, magazines, pamphlets — allowed women’s political voices to be heard and for their cause to be taken with seriousness, whether positively or negatively, by French society. Women’s continuous progress in all aspects, social, political, economic, can be attributed to the collective efforts of early feminists. This research looks at women’s social roles and struggles in France in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and how... Show moreThe emergence of early feminism through the printed word — journals, magazines, pamphlets — allowed women’s political voices to be heard and for their cause to be taken with seriousness, whether positively or negatively, by French society. Women’s continuous progress in all aspects, social, political, economic, can be attributed to the collective efforts of early feminists. This research looks at women’s social roles and struggles in France in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and how their restricted condition inspired the early feminist movement. I write and compare two prominent feminists, Eugénie Niboyet, whose voice has been forgotten and whose contributions to the feminist press are scarcely written about, and Simone de Beauvoir, who is considered by many one of the most important feminists and whose works and legacy are widely studied and talked about in the academic field of women’s studies. I divide this research into four sections: the historical context of nineteenth century France and women, Eugénie Niboyet’s life and feminist journalism, the historical context of 20th century France and women, and Simone de Beauvoir’s life and feminist journalism. Show less

Date Issued

20200417

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1587143795_5489d779

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Title

Safety Training in Film Education Programs.

Creator

Ciul, Annika

Date Issued

2020-04-17

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1587146754_025cd29b

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Thesis

Title

Quadratic Moment-of-Fluid Interface Reconstruction.

Creator

Spainhour, Jacob

Abstract/Description

The Moment-of-fluid method introduced by Dyadechko and Shashkov is a technique for numerically representing deforming boundaries in a localized manner. Because of the "locality" property of the Moment-of-fluid representation, the symmetric difference error for the Moment-of-fluid piecewise linear reconstruction algorithm is smallest among volume tracking algorithms. The novelty of the Moment-of-fluid method, when compared to standard volume-of-fluid methods, is that both the zeroth and first... Show moreThe Moment-of-fluid method introduced by Dyadechko and Shashkov is a technique for numerically representing deforming boundaries in a localized manner. Because of the "locality" property of the Moment-of-fluid representation, the symmetric difference error for the Moment-of-fluid piecewise linear reconstruction algorithm is smallest among volume tracking algorithms. The novelty of the Moment-of-fluid method, when compared to standard volume-of-fluid methods, is that both the zeroth and first moments are discretized. A natural extension of the piecewise linear moment-of-fluid method is to increase the order of the incorporated moment data so that a higher order interface can be reconstructed. In this paper, we present a quadratic moment-of-fluid method that reconstructs a second-order level set approximation from zeroth, first, and second moments. The novel Quadratic Moment-of-fluid algorithm, herein described and developed, is expected to lead to significantly more accurate computational fluid dynamics algorithms for multiphase flows with prominent surface tension effects. The surface tension force is proportional to the interface curvature. The interface curvature, derived from the piecewise parabolic interface reconstruction, is expected to be approximated with much improved accuracy to that derived from the piecewise linear moment-of-fluid reconstruction. Show less

Date Issued

2020-04-17

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1587147272_cff86e96

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Title

The Fight for Freedom, Respect, and Environmental Conservation: Bobby Billie and Modern Indigenous Activism.

Creator

Ebert, Michael N

Abstract/Description

Bobby Billie (d. 2018) was a spiritual and political leader of the Independent Seminoles, an indigenous tribe that remains independent and is not federally recognized. He spent his life pursuing justice for wrongdoings against his people and advocating for land rights and environmental protection on behalf of all indigenous Floridians. This thesis examines his efforts to preserve the traditions and culture of his tribe by studying his opposition to the government. It concludes that his... Show moreBobby Billie (d. 2018) was a spiritual and political leader of the Independent Seminoles, an indigenous tribe that remains independent and is not federally recognized. He spent his life pursuing justice for wrongdoings against his people and advocating for land rights and environmental protection on behalf of all indigenous Floridians. This thesis examines his efforts to preserve the traditions and culture of his tribe by studying his opposition to the government. It concludes that his actions as a leader of an independent tribe added to the nation-wide struggle of modern recognized tribes who are constantly fighting for their rights and their sovereignty, and provides a unique perspective on this struggle by analyzing the actions of a tribe that the United States has not been able to conquer, one that is focused on protest without compromise rather than submission to state and federal legal systems. Show less

Date Issued

2020-04-17

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1587161981_298b3e87

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Thesis

Title

The Effect of Conductor Magnitude on Students' Perceptions of Inspiration.

Creator

Ramos, David Joseph

Abstract/Description

The purpose of this thesis was to examine whether different levels of conductor magnitude affect students’ perceptions of inspiration in a rehearsal setting. This thesis sought to answer the following questions: (1) To what degree do high and low levels of conductor magnitude affect a volunteer collegiate choir’s musical performance of a piece of music? (2) How often does utilizing high or low aspects of conductor magnitude (i.e., conductor gesture, verbal activity, facial expression, verbal... Show moreThe purpose of this thesis was to examine whether different levels of conductor magnitude affect students’ perceptions of inspiration in a rehearsal setting. This thesis sought to answer the following questions: (1) To what degree do high and low levels of conductor magnitude affect a volunteer collegiate choir’s musical performance of a piece of music? (2) How often does utilizing high or low aspects of conductor magnitude (i.e., conductor gesture, verbal activity, facial expression, verbal inflection, and posture) inspire students? (3) How deeply or strongly does utilizing high or low aspects of conductor magnitude inspire students? (4) Is there a relationship between aspects of conductor magnitude and students’ perceptions of inspiration? A volunteer men’s choir composed of undergraduate students (n = 46) was subjected to six 15-minute rehearsal treatments. Rehearsals were conducted by an experimental conductor who alternated between high and low magnitude from one rehearsal to the next. After each rehearsal, undergraduate participants completed a response sheet containing definitions of all aspects of conducting listed previously. These definitions were followed by questions used to measure “how often” and “how deeply or strongly” participants were inspired. This sheet also asked if participants “perceived a sense of inspiration during rehearsal.” Questions provided used 7-point Likert type scales to rate frequency and intensity of perceived inspiration. After all treatments were conducted, 20 graduate music education students completed a musical performance post-test in order to assess whether high and low magnitude affected musical performance of the ensemble. With regards to each research question respectively, overall results from rehearsal treatments and musical assessment post-tests indicated the following: (1) low and high conductor magnitude had little effect on musical performance assessments. (2) Minimal connection was observed between high and low conductor magnitude and how often students were inspired. When comparing high rehearsal treatments and low rehearsal treatments separately, however, results did indicate increases over time for how often students were inspired. (3) Minimal connection was observed between high and low conductor magnitude, and how deeply or strongly students were inspired. When comparing high rehearsal treatments and low rehearsal treatments separately, however, results did indicate increases over time for how deeply or strongly students were inspired. (4) Minimal to no connection was observed between conductor magnitude and students’ perceptions of inspiration. When comparing high magnitude treatments and low magnitude treatments separately, however, results did indicate an increase in perceptions of inspiration over time. Despite certain circumstances, including variable subject attendance that hindered the study, individual comments indicated that some participants did notice differences and inspirational moments. Participant and conductor comments are discussed. Show less

Routes to construct graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) and nanographenes (NGs) from smaller polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have long been explored. Foundational work in the Alabugin group has recently culminated in the development of a double peri-annulation protocol where aromatic core precursors containing a propargylic OMe traceless directing group (TDG) are π-extended through Sn-radical promoted cyclizations. After cyclization, two Bu3Sn chemical handles are present in the products.... Show moreRoutes to construct graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) and nanographenes (NGs) from smaller polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have long been explored. Foundational work in the Alabugin group has recently culminated in the development of a double peri-annulation protocol where aromatic core precursors containing a propargylic OMe traceless directing group (TDG) are π-extended through Sn-radical promoted cyclizations. After cyclization, two Bu3Sn chemical handles are present in the products. These handles can serve for downstream PAH-extension via cross-coupling and cycloaromatization approaches. As proof-of-concept, our group has recently reported the extension of distannylpyrenes via iodination followed by double Suzuki crosscoupling with an aromatic electrophile. By mono cross-coupling of the 1,8-disubstituted-2,7 distannylpyrenes, we hypothesize that extension at one Sn at a time may be possible, allowing to further diversify the PAH library accessible for the construction of GNRs. Mono-Suzuki and Stille couplings were explored under multiple conditions with limited success due to prevalent double cross-couplings in the former and sluggish reactivity in the latter. The broad flexibility of the Bu3Sn handles allows for exploration of other approaches, for example, the borylation of the cyclized product, further cross-coupling with aryl dihalides and cycloaromatization in order to access novel GNR structures. Show less

Date Issued

2020-04-14

Identifier

FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1587398980_0995fdc0

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Thesis

Title

The Effects of Ocular Atropine Administration on c-Fos Activation in the Brain.

Creator

Guidubaldi, Joseph Louis

Abstract/Description

Dilated pupils are a strong indicator of an aroused nervous system. Heightened arousal is typically thought to cause neural changes that lead to pupil dilation. Recent results from our lab suggest that oxytocin knockout mice display smaller pupils compared to wild type mice, indicative of reduced sympathetic tone. The purpose of this study is to determine if pupil dilation causes neural changes. When administered optically to mice, atropine results in pupil dilation. While the mechanism of... Show moreDilated pupils are a strong indicator of an aroused nervous system. Heightened arousal is typically thought to cause neural changes that lead to pupil dilation. Recent results from our lab suggest that oxytocin knockout mice display smaller pupils compared to wild type mice, indicative of reduced sympathetic tone. The purpose of this study is to determine if pupil dilation causes neural changes. When administered optically to mice, atropine results in pupil dilation. While the mechanism of atropine at the eye to initiate pupil dilation is well-characterized, the down-stream effects of pupil dilation on brain activity have not been well-characterized. Preliminary data suggest that ocular administration of atropine may also induce some arousal-related behaviors. This study investigated the neural circuit response to atropine administration in the eye. Downstream neural activation was evaluated with c-Fos immunoreactivity. Wild-type C57BL6J male and female adult mice, as well as oxytocin knockout mice were used. We hypothesized the presence of significant neural activation in at least one of two potential sensory pathways down-stream of pupil dilation: the optic nerve and/or the trigeminal nerve. The optic nerve pathway would carry information that results from increased retinal sensitivity after pupil dilation under constant illumination, while the trigeminal pathway would carry information from the mechanosensory stimuli associated with pupil dilation itself. First, we evaluated c-Fos activation in the primary visual cortex. Preliminary results suggest sex by genotype interactions in cell counts contralateral and ipsilateral to the treated eye. Curiously, preliminary results also suggest atropine main effects and a genotype by atropine interaction ipsilateral to the treated eye. Additional circuit-based cell counts are ongoing. From these data, we will be able to elucidate the underlying neural response to pupil dilation, which may allow us to better understand the relationship between pupil dilation and brain activity. Show less